San Francisco Giants pitcher Javier Lopez gets a hug from Ryan Theriot after the Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th game of the NLCS Championship game at AT&T Park Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco Giants pitcher Javier Lopez gets a hug from Ryan Theriot after the Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th game of the NLCS Championship game at AT&T Park Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in San ... more

Ryan Theriot, rear, gives Sergio Romo a hug after the San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday, October 27, 2012, in Detroit, Mi. The Giants are the 2012 World Champions after sweeping the Tigers. less

Ryan Theriot, rear, gives Sergio Romo a hug after the San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday, October 27, 2012, in Detroit, Mi. The Giants are the 2012 World ... more

San Francisco Giants' second baseman Ryan Theriot (5) turns the double play while avoiding New York Mets' Daniel Murphy (28) during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 30, 2012. New York Mets' Ruben Tejada was out at first base. less

San Francisco Giants' second baseman Ryan Theriot (5) turns the double play while avoiding New York Mets' Daniel Murphy (28) during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, July 30, 2012. ... more

San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera jumps over San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot after getting the out when Theriot tried to steal second base during the second inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. less

San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera jumps over San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot after getting the out when Theriot tried to steal second base during the second inning in a baseball game in San Diego, ... more

Ryan Theriot shakes hands with the fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres that gave them the National League West title Saturday September 22, 2012. In San Francisco California. less

Ryan Theriot shakes hands with the fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres that gave them the National League West title Saturday September 22, 2012. In San Francisco ... more

Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle

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